China’s relationship with Asean states
Among the 10 members of the ASEAN, China’s rise to become a superpower has stirred mixed emotions, with appreciation for the economic support and opportunities as well as anxiety about how much a more assertive China might undermine the neighbours’ sovereignty and treat Southeast Asia as its own backyard.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3100331/bully-or-benefactor-new-book-explores-chinas-relationship-asean